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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 870.52 and 482.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 870.52 and 482.26 is: 665.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 870.52 = 482.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/870.52 = 482.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 870.52 × 482.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 419,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,816.98/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.05

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